Arkansas Rice Council donates to Acres of Hope in DeWitt

Members of the Arkansas Rice Council, including Heath Long, Brad Chambless, Drew Whiting and Kirk Vansandt, presented the donation to Acres of Hope President Thayn Morton.

The Arkansas Rice Council donated $1,000 to Acres of Hope Inc. at Farmers and Merchants Bank yesterday. Members of the Arkansas Rice Council, including Heath Long, Brad Chambless, Drew Whiting and Kirk Vansandt, presented the donation to Acres of Hope President Thayn Morton.

State Rep. David Hillman (D-13) also participated in the presentation.

Acres of Hope is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance the general welfare and health of the citizens of south Arkansas County. To generate charitable funding, farmers donate income from an acre of production or contribute agricultural products to a charity auction.